Blooms of Boyfriend Shorts for Spring

We could have guessed that after a winter long of boyfriend jeans, spring would bloom the 'boyfriend shorts' trend! The look is meant to be baggier and loose which means, if you've shred some pounds and still have old denim laying around, pull out your fabric scissors and cut to the trend!

True Religion's Riley Boyfriend Fit in their River Boat wash is one of my favorite boyfriend looks for the spring.

Joe's Jeans Loose Rolled style is rugged and distressed, just like your boyfriends jeans! 

Ann Taylor LOFT has a great boyfriend short that I like to consider "loosely feminine." Interpretation: just enough slouchy boyfriend look without going too off course from your feminine style.  

Target makes the trend oh-so-affordable with their Mossimo style in a vintage wash. For only $19.99, you won't even blink to give this look a try! 

A Philosophy Birthday Sale-abration!

Celebrate Philosophy's birthday with them by shopping their B-day Celebration Sale through Wednesday, March 31st! Fill up your goodie bag full of Philosophy products and receive up to 40% off and free shipping on orders over $50! Play their Birthday Celebration game and enter to win $1,000!

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(*while supplies last)

Take home "Best of Sephora's" hope in a jar moisturizer. Give your skin hope by quenching its thirst with water, not oil, while reducing the appearance of wrinkles, evening your skin tone and improving texture. 

Wash the toxins of the day away with the purity made simple daily facial cleanser. Everything you need to prep your face for your beauty rest is bottled in purity. Removes make-up, cleanses, tones and hydrates. 

Indulge in a slice of Philosophy cake with the vanilla birthday cake. Get baking in the shower with this 

3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath formula.  

Men's Fashion Friday: Spring/Summer Flip Flops

Ger equipped this season with a fresh new pair of spring and summer sandals! Don't just reserve the look for a casual poolside affair. You can certainly dress up an outdoor BBQ with a more formal flop, or invest in a versatile style that can seal the deal on any outfit.

Born's Trail sandal is a great pick for more "formal" weekend-wear. The moisture-managing material on the footbed makes this style perfect for warmer weather while the classy leather strap makes the style a tad bit dressier than your average casual sandal.

Sanuk's Saddle Up Sandal has an oiled leather finish and weaved leather detailing along the strap for a great 'sidewalk sandal' look.

I love the Hemp Collection from Rainbow. These Sandals are made from all natural hemp fibers with a triple adhesive glue, Rainbow's signature 'trac bottom' for gripping with a guaranteed for the lifetime of the sole. You can choose from a variety of colors, strap sizes and arch layers. The small investment is worth the price. This style can be paired with a tee and cargo's and even a short-sleeved polo.

For those of you that like functionality, you know that Reef is your brand. Each season they come up with a convenient mechanism they build into their flops. This year, hide your cash and your keys in their Hidden Pocket Stash Thong sandals. The rest of the style is composed of hemp and leather materials to finish the look.

Shoe Trend :: Studs

The selection of trends this spring for shoes is like an endless candy buffet! We have gone through the line-up: Nude, Cuffed, Caged and now..Studs! Yes, the studs continue into spring and are making a remarkable impression! With so many trends, there are so many great ways to play up each look and even incorporate multiple trends into a solo shoe!  

What a fabulous combo of all things spring trend! We have cuffed, caged, studs and tribe-vibe! The Nine West Imeila Sandal has it all packed into one hot style!

I always feature a splurge style and this Ash 'Lovely' Wedge is definitely my studded splurge for spring! Suede straps marry well with the leather wrapped wedge and antiqued brass hardware.

No matter what goes on in her social life, her stylish life seems to be boding well! Jessica Simpson's Ninja Wedge Sandals has a slightly stacked wedge with criss-cross detailing and antiqued hardware... the perfect boho chic look!

Michael makes my list again! The Astor sandal is both sporty and casual. The leather and suede combo gives a retro matte and shine look atop a stacked wooden platform. Then, it's deliberately finished with the perfect touch of studs outlining the visible threading.

Marc Fisher's Hooray Peep Toe-Pumps add a fresh approach to the classic black leather peep-toe with a sprinkling of gunmetal studs.

Steve Madden also does a twist to a classic look by adding studs around the platform and on the heel of this Tobbi Pump.

My choice for studded flat: Boutique 9 Glory Sandals. The studded applique is youthful, yet sophisticated and really pops against the sueded background.

Go "Green" This Spring

Whether the Luck O'the Irish rubbed off on you on St. Patty's Day, or you just like the color green, mix in the hot 'kelly' hue for a pop of fresh, minty color! 

Hug your wrist with this warm wooden Medallion Stretch Bangle decorated with an enamel filigree and dotted design. A combination of kelly green discs and turquoise dots dress up this style with the hottest colors this season. 

Flaunt your ornate style with the Garden Party Chandelier Earrings in Green/Gold. The Medallion Stretch Bangle mocks the design of these earrings (also available in an ivory/berry combo) for the perfect coordinate! 

The Saveena Flower Ring is a great way to add a subtle, yet vibrant pop of green. The chrysophrase center stone is surrounded by glass stones in a flowered pattern. 

Men's Fashion Friday: Belts

Belts have become more than a necessity, they have become an accessory. These "waist cinchers" that were once solely for holding your jeans up, are now a quick and easy way to add instant uniqueness to any outfit. Buckle detailing is what the belt is all about. If a style has a great look and a faulty buckle, the entire style can be a flop. However, a simple belt and a bangin' buckle makes a grand statement! Here are some of my top picks of the season.

For a rustic, casual look, my pick is the interchangeable BKE Distressed Belt. The geometric shape of the metal buckle closure makes a masculine statement. I also love the option to swap out the belt and keep the same buckle! The antique silver buckle makes it versatile with a variety of other belt options from casual to formal.

The Plaque-Buckle belt from Banana Republic is a great casual look.The way the buckle camouflages with the belt presents an infinity-like design.

A great, versatile belt is a fabulous investment piece. My favorite this season is Salvatore Ferragamo's Reversible Belt. This style is sleek, classic and timelessly trendy. You have the option to flip the leather look from brown to black with the same sophisticated, brass-plated gunmetal closure. Great for work or formal attire.   

The Fossil Gavin Belt has simple casual character. The finishing of the leather gives the look a rich accent and pairs well with the modified rectangular buckle with an antique finish.

Shoe Trend :: Caged

I have covered shoes in the nude, cuffed shoes, and now, another hot trend to choose from: Caged. In the "shoe world", being caged-in is done with sexy straps and edgy interpretations. Here are some of my top caged-picks.

Cuffed and caged. I love the N.Y.L.A Bande Caged Sandal.  I love the sandal, slip-in look from the back, the subtle peep toe in front, the sexy skin exposure with both chunky and slim slits, and the ankle cuff closure. Edgy, sexy, statement. 

 

 

You can't go wrong with Michael Kors! His shoes have a glove-like fit that make you feel secure and confident. I adore the Juniper Platform Sandal in 'Pumice' and absolutely find a need for this in my spring/summer wardrobe! The canvas color is both versatile and classy and will go with anything in your closet. The braiding at the toe is nautical and balances well with the matte leather strap detailing up the front of the foot. It's also available in 'teak' (cognac) and black, however, the Pumice will stretch your buck!

Michael Antonio's Galian style reminds me of a casual spring day. It's available in three colors :: black, tan and green. I love the criss-cross caged detailing, the adjustable buckle closure and of course, the stacked platform wedge.

If you're a girl who likes a good flat, my choice is the Sam Edelman 'Hazel' style. It has an organic sense to it with twig-like straps that connect to slate colored stone embellishments. Not-to-mention, it exudes a subtle tribal/bohemian vibe if you are planning on incorporating the tribal trend this season.

My favorite cocktail style is Calvin Klein's Dylan Platform. It's sleek, slender, skinny and sexy. Wear this on your first date and you'll be sure to land a second! 

How much fun! Naughty Monkey always has a sense of uber trendy styles and this one speaks to their heritage. The two-toned Parade Sandal is playful and flirty. Available in white (as shown) and black, both with tan straps. Comments and compliments included!

Liberty of London for All

The high-end British label, Liberty of London, is famous for splashing its textile designs for brands like Hermes, Chanel, Theory and Opening Ceremony. Now, two popular and more affordable outlets are offering a collection fit for your budget. Liberty of London is bringing its kaleidoscopic florals to Target and MAC Cosmetics for every consumer, everywhere. 

Target will carry a variety of 300 items in 25 different Liberty prints spanning from apparel and stationary to gardening and home goods, with prices ranging from $4-$200. Vibrant colors like kelly green, fuchsia pinks, and sunshine yellows penetrate the collection for a fresh spring aura. Patterns mock the high-end labels heritage with prints that are fun, sophisticated, colorful and refreshing. The eye-candy collection makes it hard to choose just one so have fun mix-n-matching different looks!

MAC cosmetics will offer Liberty-esque makeup and accessories inspired by "Brit It" icons like Sienna Miller. The 'capsule collection' will include a fresh spring offering of colors that will stand on its own or compliment your Liberty wardrobe from Target! Lip Glass, Blush, Nail Lacquer, Eye-shadows, Beauty Powder and more will be offered in fresh Liberty colors and containers, which can all be kept compact in a limited edition Liberty of London graphic make-up bag.

The entire collection launched nationwide at Target and MAC Cosmetics on March 14th so go get your Libery look today before this limited edition sells out!

Piperlime

If you have paid a visit to the websites of Banana Republic, Gap or Old Navy as of late, you might have noticed a change of format. You're directed to a website that includes tabs at the top of the page to navigate through any of the brands at a given time. Furthermore, you might have seen a tab that says "Piperlime" and wondered, "What is that?"

Piperlime is an online retail company that was founded by the owners of Gap, Inc. out of San Francisco. It houses a collection of over 100 well-known footwear, apparel and accessory brands for both men and women.

Piperlime penetrates the press with highlights of editorial top picks, expressing that your 'special surprise is just a click away.' Their site includes style suggestions from one of Hollywood's most infamous stylists, Rachel Zoe, top trend highlights and features on how to put an ensemble together, "Real Steal" styles under $100, spotlight features and much more!

Visit Piperlime today to shop all the top picks of the season and their endless array of adorable fashions. And, as always, free shipping, free returns!

Men's Fashion Friday: Nordstrom Sports Gear

Spring Training is just two weeks deep and as baseball fans come out from the winter wood-works, we all stand excited for the regular season to start! For those of you who like to purchase a new piece of fan gear for your favorite team each season, Nordstrom's collection of Sports Fan apparel is FAN-tastic!

I love the crew neck tee's that have a jersey vibe.

Their selection of throwback and vintage tee's are styles you won't find at the stadium.

If you're really a fanatic, and perhaps someone who likes to dress up for an athletic event (?), they even have a collection of cuff links! 

We all have been to a ballgame and sat freezing in the stands. Trade in your sweatshirt for a zip-up hoodie. 

Shop Nordstrom's online Fan Gear collection by clicking here. Visit your local Nordstrom for a wider variety.